TEHRAN – The meeting was held at Pakistan’s initiative and with the support and cooperation of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Major General Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, is hosting the talks, attended by Pakistan’s Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman, and Türkiye’s intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei described the gathering on Monday as a practical step toward establishing a regional security framework based on the interests, priorities and capabilities of West Asian countries.
Speaking at his weekly press conference, Baqaei said the meeting, facilitated by diplomatic initiatives and an agreement among the participating countries, could pave the way for broader consultations and cooperation on regional security arrangements.
He emphasized that lasting security in West Asia could not be achieved without trust among regional countries or by relying on external powers. Sustainable stability, he said, must be built on the political will and security considerations of the countries in the region themselves.
“Developments over the past two years, particularly the past eight months, have shown that sustainable and reliable security in our region cannot be achieved without building trust among regional countries,” Baqaei said.
He expressed hope that the Tehran meeting would mark the beginning of further efforts to establish mechanisms for regional cooperation and strengthen the foundations of indigenous security.
Pakistan’s initiative brings regional officials to Tehran
According to Baqaei, the meeting follows a proposal put forward by Pakistan during Field Marshal Asim Munir’s visit to Tehran last week.
The talks also mark the first round of discussions between Iran and the three other participating countries following the signing of the Mecca Pact in August.
Baqaei described the participation of the four countries as a positive development in regional diplomacy, saying it reflected growing recognition of the need for security arrangements rooted in shared interests and regional priorities.
Iran has consistently advocated an indigenous approach to regional security, arguing that West Asian countries themselves are best placed to identify their security needs and develop solutions through dialogue and cooperation.
The spokesman said the Tehran meeting could help institutionalize this approach and expand coordination among regional states.
Palestine, Lebanon and regional security on agenda
The discussions are expected to address major developments affecting regional stability, including the situation in Palestine, the Israeli regime’s expansionist policies, developments in the occupied Palestinian territories, and the situation in and around Lebanon.
The consequences of U.S. military aggression against Iran and its implications for security across the region will also feature prominently in the talks, Baqaei said.
“Such a meeting cannot take place without considering the implications of the U.S. military aggression against Iran for security across the region,” he said.
The meeting provides an opportunity for the four countries to exchange views on the challenges facing West Asia and explore ways to coordinate their responses in line with their respective interests and priorities.
The initiative reflects an effort to strengthen regional dialogue and cooperation on security issues, with an emphasis on arrangements shaped by the countries of the region rather than external powers.
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